BMW

BMW R1250GS Sneak Preview

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For more than 35 years, the flat-twin boxer engine in the BMW GS model has stood for powerful and reliable propulsion when it comes to setting off on an extended tour or a long-distance journey. With the extensively further advanced boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam technology, the new R1250GS achieves a whole new level of [...]

New Bike Fever: Part 3

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The Big Money  If you are fortunate enough to still have cash in your pocket after all the previously mentioned services and updates there are two more areas of improvement to consider that will have a drastic impact on your riding experience. By changing a few key components to high quality aftermarket parts you can [...]

Collected Threads: Part 1 of 5

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Come join Touratech Supported rider, Jesse T. Szynal on the journey of a lifetime: Collected Threads. This 5-part series explores the beauty, culture, and adventure along the 10,000 miles of winding road from Panama to California. One man, one machine, the Pan-American highway and a lot of helpful people along the way. A new episode [...]

Film Trailer – Collected Threads: Central America

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This is the trailer for the upcoming five-part series, 'Collected Threads: Central America' by Touratech supported rider and filmmaker Jesse Szynal. Jesse is an exciting new voice in the ADV motorcycle world and recently completed a ride from Panama to California. He documented the amazing people and fantastic places he visited on his motorcycle. 'Collected Threads: Central America' [...]

Mick McDonald on the Companero Riding Suit and Aventuro Mod Helmet

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Mick McDonald, founder and owner of Compass Expeditions, has led his fair share of adventure motorcycle tours over the past ten years. He has covered more of this world than most on two wheels and knows a thing or two about the importance of comfort when it comes to staying safe on a bike in [...]

Motorcycle Suspension Setup: From Sag to Preload

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Like every adventure motorcyclist, you always want your bike to perform a little bit better. Sure, there are various ADV gizmos and gadgets on the market that will improve certain aspects, but if you really want to take your bike to the next level, put your focus into understanding and improving the suspension setup. We [...]

Out of the Box: Touratech Aventuro Carbon 2

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The Aventuro Carbon set new standards for light-weight comfort, cooling airflow and a fighter-jet shaped peak that cleanly cuts through the wind. Touratech has updated this adventure motorcycle helmet and taken it to new levels with the Aventuro Carbon 2. The Aventuro Carbon 2's peak has a more streamlined shape with ports that manage the [...]

Meet the Touratech Rally Vendors: PSSOR Adventure School

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PSSOR Adventure School We train riders to use technique, skill and strategy over muscle to master control of their adventure motorcycles. Our staff have been training adventure, dual-sport and professional riders since 1996 and are a landmark school. PSSOR has been offering training and free clinics at the Touratech Rally since 2013 We will be [...]

Meet the Touratech Rally Vendors: Pacific Powersports

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Pacific Powersports This will be the third year we've had Pacific Powersports at the Touratech Rally! They're importers and distributors of Motoz Tires, Falco Boots, Haan Wheels, and Zac Speed Backpacks. They always have a crowd around the booth because of the cool stuff they bring and this year they're showing and selling Falco Boots, Haan [...]